James "Jim" P. Holman, 81, of Orr, MN passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Essentia Health, Virginia MN., with his loving family by his side.

Jim was born to Albert and Ella (Brokaw) Holman on February 10, 1937 in Orr, MN. James grew up and attended school in Orr, graduating Orr High School in 1956 where he was a star athlete in football, basketball, track and baseball.

Jim and his brother Gordy had a junk yard where Jim developed his love of cars and auto mechanics.  If you needed to know anything about how to fix your car or truck, Jim was the one to call.  Jim was a member of the council for the city of Orr for 38 years, as well as being a volunteer firefighter for 24 years.

Jim was united in marriage to Luci Vartmann on May 4 ^th , 1974 in International Falls, MN.

Jim enjoyed all that Northern Minnesota had to offer spending many days fishing and hunting. Jim had a natural talent for woodworking, and spent a lifetime creating toys, rocking horses, and kids tables and chairs, for his children and grand-children. His children were his pride and joy and everything he made for them was a labor of love. Jim was a very compassionate and loving person, not only to his children; he spent countless hours helping the neighbor-hood kids fix their bikes or work on motors.  Jim valued his many friendships; he spent hours in the garage and people would stop by to "reminisce" with him and enjoy a good story. Jim was a man that people and animals were drawn to. One of his most precious friendships was with his dog Bailey who spent every waking moment with Jim.

Jim was an endearing, and wonderful man. Family and friends admired his perseverance and determination to enjoy life to the fullest, regardless of his disability. He was a man that never gave up, loved with all his heart, and accomplished more than most. Nothing held him back!

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Gordon and Robert; and his beloved dog Bailey.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Luci; his children: Randy (Kathie) Holman; Brenna (Daniel) Lanigan; Patrick (Jamie) Holman; and honorary son John Hetra; grandchildren: James Holman, Daniel Holman, Jack Lanigan, Brendan Lanigan, Isaiah Johnson and Cecelia Holman; great grandchild Landon Holman; and numerous nephews and nieces.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 6-8 PM at Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook, MN. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11:00AM at the Orr American Legion, Orr, MN. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service at the Legion. To leave an online condolence visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com